Morningview Sermon Podcast Morningview Baptist Church

In this sermon from Joshua 1:10-18, Pastor Jon English explains the source and characteristics of the spiritual virtue of courage.

As we explore the first chapter of the book of Esther this morning, what we are meant to see is that for all the opulence and extravagance displayed by King Ahasuerus and the Court of the Persian Empire, in reality, they had nothing of eternal value. Even their power was a sad illusion. They are prime examples of the foolishness of earthly kingdoms which make us long for the true wisdom, power, and rule of Christ, our heavenly king.

Esther is a book with absolutely no mention of God, no mention the promised land of Israel, no reference at all to the laws of God, and not a single word about worship or the sacrificial system. But there is a central question that the book of Esther answers: Would God still honor His covenant and be with His people who remained in a foreign land with no temple, no priesthood, and no prophet? The answer is Yes! In this introduction to the book of Esther, we explore the context and prominent themes to prepare ourselves for the exposition of this book.

In this sermon, Pastor Jordan shows what it means to abide and the joys of abiding.

In this sermon from Joshua 1:1-9, Pastor Jon English explains reasons why we’re tempted to fear, and how God’s presence and promise are the cure.

In this sermon from Matthew 11:28, Pastor Jon English explains 4 graces that God gives people in this age to better experience His rest: sleep, sabbath, food, and friends.